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Unstuffed Pepper Casserole
15 min prep time
40 min cook time
6servings
Recipe by
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
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Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
How to Make Unstuffed Pepper Casserole
15 min prep time
40 min cook time
6servings
1 square (4" x 4")
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add turkey and cook, stirring often, until crumbed and browned, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
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Return the skillet to medium heat and add olive oil and peppers. Cook, stirring often, until peppers have softened, 7–8 minutes.
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Return turkey to the skillet along with the marinara and rice. Stir to combine and transfer to a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
1 square (4" x 4")
- Amount per serving Calories 320
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
5g
6%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 40mg 13%
- Sodium 135mg 6%
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Total Carbohydrate
43g
16%
- Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
- Total Sugars 8g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 25g 50%
- Potassium 1024mg 22%
Ingredients
lean ground beef
1 lbs
olive oil
1 tsp
red bell pepper (diced)
1 small
orange bell pepper (diced)
1 small
green bell pepper (diced)
1 small
jarred marinara sauce (no salt added)
24 oz
cooked brown rice
3 cup
reduced-fat shredded cheddar or Mexican-style cheese
2 oz
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